We are seeking a highly competent and outstanding individual to fill the above position.

The Officer will report to Best Practice, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager on all matters relating to the Program.

Duties and Responsibilities
The specific duties and responsibilities will include:
• Classification & cataloguing of all materials available in the resource centre
• To ensure that the Best Practice Centre is user-friendly and accessible, including
assisting users to identify materials through the inventory of e-resources
• Identification of the resource centre needs and guidance in acquisition of the materials
• Promote capacity building on access and use of electronic resources and system access
• Assess, report on and promote innovation practice with a view to service improvement, establishment of new standards, and promotion of learning along the Council of Governors sectoral committees
Serve as the point of contact for both the promotion of knowledge sharing activities,
and for the sharing of operational knowledge within COG, as well as among County governments
• In collaboration with the COG sectoral committee clerks, organize and follow-upactions as required on studies undertaken, seminars or workshops on counties’
specific best practices and lessons learned activities
• Assist in circulation of Best Practice Centre materials to users
• To produce monthly reports and regular updates as may be required on the functioning and use of the Best Practice Centre, it’s development status to the Best
Practice Centre Manager
• Perform other duties as required.

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Sciences or a Bachelor of Library & Information Sciences or a degree in a relevant field;
• Three (3) years records management experience gained from reputable
organizations;
• Good experience in archiving and database management.
• Good communication and reporting skills;
• Good organization and inter personal skills;
• Good team work skills; and
• Good supervisory skills
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results
• Must have good understanding of devolution
• Must have good understanding of devolution
• Be a Kenyan Citizen
The contract duration is three years renewable annually depending on the performance and availability of resources.

Interested persons should download and duly fill the COG APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT FORM and send the duly completed form, CV, Cover letter, copy of ID/passport, certificates, testimonials, current and expected remuneration, names and addresses of three referees to hrcog@cog.go.ke on or before 31st July, 2017 and indicate the name of the position you are applying for in the subject of the email.

Council of Governors is an equal opportunity Employer. Persons living with disabilities and
Persons from the marginalized areas are encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.